A single mussel can filter up to 15 gallons of water per day, which prevents pollutants such as nitrogen from flowing downstream, leading to clearer and cleaner water.
EAST ALTON The Illinois RiverWatch program is in search of an intern from Aug. 18 to Nov.11, 2022, to support the Biodiversity of Freshwater Mussels project.
Share your eventsin this calendarPublicize your meetings and community events in this free calendar, which comes out on Wednesdays in this space. Deadline: The Monday before. Email to: newsroom@atholdailynews.com.Tonight: Freshwater mussels.